2023 Honda Hr-V Advance I-Mmd Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 277 MOT tests analysed for the 2023 Honda Hr-V Advance I-Mmd Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 97.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (93.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 1.4% | 4 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 4 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.1% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3 |
| 2 | Reversing lamps | 2 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 2 |
| 4 | Washers | 1 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 1 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 11.6% | 32 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.7% | 13 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 5 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 241 | 2.1% |
| 30-60k | 36 | 2.8% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Hr-V Advance I-Mmd Cvt
Before buying a 2023 Honda Hr-V Advance I-Mmd Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 1.4% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2023 Honda Hr-V Advance I-Mmd Cvts pass their MOT?
97.8% of the 277 2023 Honda Hr-V Advance I-Mmd Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Honda Hr-V Advance I-Mmd Cvt?
Visibility, recorded in 1.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.4%).
Does the 2023 Hr-V Advance I-Mmd Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.1% in the 0-30k band to 2.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 277 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.